Dan Harmon has established a pretty neat little entertainment empire, creating the beloved cult hit "Community" before co-creating "Rick and Morty" and overseeing Apple TV+'s "Strange Planet" and Fox's "Krapopolis." But it's been a rocky road to success for Harmon, who was previously kicked off his own show before being rehired, and in 2018 had to publicly apologize for his prior mistreatment of "Community" writer Megan Ganz — and those are just a couple of examples of the man's controversies. Despite these debacles, however, Harmon has been an entertainment mainstay for well over a decade at this point, and during that time he's not only managed to create several of his own successful shows, but he's also apparently been fairly influential in perhaps the biggest Hollywood success story of the modern era: the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
In the same way we wouldn't have "Rick and Morty" or "Community" without Dan Harmon,...
In the same way we wouldn't have "Rick and Morty" or "Community" without Dan Harmon,...
- 3/12/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
The stars of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" are very funny people, and since three of the central gang are also writers on the show, they have an extra-intimate understanding of their characters. That means that they're able to really riff and ad-lib with the best of them, tweaking their scripted lines to make them even better or coming up with new bits wholesale if the inspiration strikes. What's on the written page and what's been added or adjusted on-set used to be a bit more secret, but since the guys co-host "The Always Sunny Podcast," where they talk about the making of the series, fans now get to know exactly who's responsible for some of the series' funniest moments.
On an episode where co-producers and stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney (along with writer and co-producer Megan Ganz) discussed some of their biggest, funniest bloopers, the gang...
On an episode where co-producers and stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney (along with writer and co-producer Megan Ganz) discussed some of their biggest, funniest bloopers, the gang...
- 3/10/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Watching "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is hilarious, so one can only imagine what it's like to be in the same room when the gang are engaging in their over-the-top antics. The "Always Sunny" blooper reels have always been pretty great because there are so many fun little alternate line-readings and moments where everyone loses it, with a few rather funny highlights of their own. I get the giggles every time I imagine Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day cracking up talking about "the white hot cream" of a preteen Charlie in "The Gang Dances Their A**es Off," for example. Laughing can be contagious, and chuckling along with folks behind the gang is pretty easy, but apparently even star Glenn Howerton sometimes bursts into bouts of laughter when he thinks about how much he lost it during one particular moment in season 10.
On an episode of "The Always Sunny Podcast" where Day,...
On an episode of "The Always Sunny Podcast" where Day,...
- 3/9/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" guest star roster is impressive. The series has seen special appearances by the likes of Sean William Scott, Lance Reddick, P. Diddy, Tom Sizemore, and more, but among the best of the best is "Rowdy" Roddy Piper, who played the wrestler known as "Da Maniac" in the hit FX comedy series. First appearing in the episode "The Gang Wrestles for the Troops," Piper really gives his all to the character, who is a down-on-his-luck amateur wrestler who works in the local Philly circuit. It looks like he might live out of his car and he tries to sign autographs on parking tickets, but he's pretty good at the whole wrestling thing (and he's a fantastic Invigiron berry pill salesman!).
On the "It's Always Sunny Podcast," where series stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney discuss the series with writer and co-producer Megan Ganz,...
On the "It's Always Sunny Podcast," where series stars Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney discuss the series with writer and co-producer Megan Ganz,...
- 2/12/2024
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The side characters on "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" can sometimes be just as funny or even funnier than the gang themselves, and one of the most beloved of them all is The Waitress, played by Mary Elizabeth Ellis. The Waitress has been a part of the series since the beginning, appearing in the very first episode, "The Gang Gets Racist," but her real name has never been revealed. There aren't many other characters on the series that don't have revealed names, so what gives? Why have they kept the identity of The Waitress a secret for all of these years?
On an episode of "The Always Sunny Podcast," where Ellis joined writers and stars Charlie Day (who is also married to Ellis), Rob McElhenney, and Howerton (along with writer/producer Megan Ganz) to discuss all things The Waitress, the character's real name came up in conversation. It turns out...
On an episode of "The Always Sunny Podcast," where Ellis joined writers and stars Charlie Day (who is also married to Ellis), Rob McElhenney, and Howerton (along with writer/producer Megan Ganz) to discuss all things The Waitress, the character's real name came up in conversation. It turns out...
- 12/25/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Frank Reynolds is one of the most deranged characters in the history of television, taking performer Danny DeVito's lewd, lascivious Louie DePalma character from "Taxi" and turning it up to 11. DeVito plays him as a total human disaster, complete with animal-like grunts, belches, and gurgles. It's hard not to laugh at Frank, but it might feel altogether different being in the same room with him, which is what happened to one "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" co-star early on in the series. DeVito isn't a method actor by any stretch of the imagination, but he does have a warm-up routine that helps him become Frank, and it totally freaked out one actor while filming the season 2 episode "Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom."
On "The Always Sunny Podcast," where series stars, writers, and producers Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney are joined by writer and producer Megan Ganz to discuss all things "It's Always Sunny,...
On "The Always Sunny Podcast," where series stars, writers, and producers Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney are joined by writer and producer Megan Ganz to discuss all things "It's Always Sunny,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is a somewhat unique comedy series in that the central cast and creative team have known one another for years, working together long before FX picked up their homemade pilot and they had a cable TV show together. That means that some of their inside jokes and gags go back decades, and in at least one instance, they ended up plagiarizing themselves by reusing a gag from one of their homemade shorts to create a major character for "Always Sunny." Then again, maybe plagiarism is too strong a word, considering the fact that the short wasn't really shown to the masses prior to "Sunny" blowing up and it's a very basic character premise, but they definitely still copied themselves.
On an episode of "The Always Sunny Podcast" aptly titled "The Waitress," actor Mary Elizabeth Ellis joined the regular "Sunny" podcast crew of Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton,...
On an episode of "The Always Sunny Podcast" aptly titled "The Waitress," actor Mary Elizabeth Ellis joined the regular "Sunny" podcast crew of Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton,...
- 12/18/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Of all the great episodes of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," one of the most ambitious and hilarious is "The Nightman Cometh," which follows the gang as they put on a rock opera created by the bar's janitor, Charlie (Charlie Day). The musical is inspired by Charlie's childhood and features a villain called the Nightman who comes into his room at night, likely based on Charlie's pedophile uncle, Jack (Andrew Friedman). In the end Charlie created the whole play as a means to convince the Waitress (Mary Elizabeth Ellis) to marry him, which confirms the rest of the gang's assumptions that the play had to have a target or a "mark." It turns out that there was almost originally an entire secondary plot to "The Nightman Cometh" that would have made the aim of the play pretty different, but that having a "mark" was still very much a part of it.
- 12/16/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
The comedic stylings of the team behind "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" can get pretty raunchy and weird, but actor Danny DeVito has been on board for almost all of their depraved ideas over the years. As Frank Reynolds, the patriarch of "the gang," DeVito has rolled around in hand sanitizer in his underwear, eaten the ingredients of a cake in a dog crate, and more, but there is one bit of the gang's comedy stylings that doesn't really tickle his funny bone. As they often do, the writers of the series turned that discomfort into a joke in one of the episodes, poking fun at the situation through Frank.
On the "Always Sunny Podcast," co-writers/producers/stars Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, and Rob McElhenney were joined by co-writer and producer Megan Ganz and co-star Kaitlin Olson to discuss the episode "Mac and Dennis: Manhunters," which features the joke in question.
On the "Always Sunny Podcast," co-writers/producers/stars Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, and Rob McElhenney were joined by co-writer and producer Megan Ganz and co-star Kaitlin Olson to discuss the episode "Mac and Dennis: Manhunters," which features the joke in question.
- 12/10/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is full of homages to other pieces of media, though some are a little more obscure than others. For every reference to "Die Hard" or "Rambo," there's a deeper cut to something like "Serpico" or "All the President's Men," and that makes watching the series a total blast for movie nerds. There's one reference that may have slipped by even the most hardcore cinephiles, however, and it has to do with Charlie's big moment at the end of his musical, "The Nightman Cometh." After the rest of the gang finishes singing "Dayman," Charlie (Charlie Day) descends from the ceiling riding a giant sun, dressed in a fabulous lemon yellow suit, and it turns out that the moment comes directly from... Sean Penn?!
On the "Always Sunny Podcast," Day was joined by co-stars Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton, along with writer/producer Megan Ganz and special...
On the "Always Sunny Podcast," Day was joined by co-stars Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton, along with writer/producer Megan Ganz and special...
- 11/26/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" has an incredible cast of characters that fill out the world around the central group, "the gang," and few are as funny or tragic as Matthew "Rickety Cricket" Mara, played by the fabulous David Hornsby. Hornsby is also a writer and co-producer, bringing his slightly twisted sense of humor to the series in more ways than one, but it's hard to deny his impact as Cricket. The first time fans met Cricket, he was a handsome young priest who had intense unrequited feelings for Dee (Kaitlin Olson). He went to high school with the gang, which is where he earned the nickname "Rickety Cricket" because of his leg braces, and they only continue to make his life worse as the years go on. After Dee convinced him to leave the church and told him that her love for him was only because he was a priest and unattainable,...
- 11/25/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Rob McElhenney and his wife Kaitlin Olson were spotted walking on the paddock before the Formula 1 Grand Prix of Las Vegas race at the Las Vegas Strip Circuit.
The couple attended the race on Sunday and posted several pictures on Instagram.
McElhenney is an investor in the Alpine F1 team with Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Reynolds.
He shared a few shots of him at the event, including one with the French Alpine F1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon and one with him and his wife smiling side by side. He added the caption, “What a weekend! Thank you @f1 for an experience I’ll never forget. See you again really soon! @alpinef1team.”
Olson also posted a couple of pictures that showed her chatting with Gasly, Ocon and McElhenney. She additionally included a video of one of the drivers making a pit stop to get his wheels changed.
The couple attended the race on Sunday and posted several pictures on Instagram.
McElhenney is an investor in the Alpine F1 team with Michael B. Jordan and Ryan Reynolds.
He shared a few shots of him at the event, including one with the French Alpine F1 drivers Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon and one with him and his wife smiling side by side. He added the caption, “What a weekend! Thank you @f1 for an experience I’ll never forget. See you again really soon! @alpinef1team.”
Olson also posted a couple of pictures that showed her chatting with Gasly, Ocon and McElhenney. She additionally included a video of one of the drivers making a pit stop to get his wheels changed.
- 11/24/2023
- by Nina Hauswirth
- Uinterview
"It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" is a wildly quotable show, chock-full of hilarious one-off lines that are funny even without context. Each member of the gang has loads of great quotes, but the one with probably the most amazing, ridiculous lines is Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito). The former business magnate has lived a wild life, and he says the most absurd things pretty regularly. There's also DeVito's accent as Frank, which ranges between that of his native New Jersey and something sort of like a Philly accent, making everything Frank says sound pretty amazing. DeVito contributed more than just his unique Frank accent and line delivery to one of his most famous lines, too, by switching up some words.
On an episode of the "Always Sunny Podcast" covering the season 5 episode "The D.E.N.N.I.S. System," the series' stars and creators Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and...
On an episode of the "Always Sunny Podcast" covering the season 5 episode "The D.E.N.N.I.S. System," the series' stars and creators Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, and...
- 11/4/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
There are a lot of memorable moments in the "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" episode "The D.E.N.N.I.S. System," but perhaps the best is the final scene in which Dennis (Glenn Howerton) tries to win back the affection of his pharmacist ex-girlfriend (Jill Latiano Howerton) with the help of his (fake) grandmother, Gladys. As a part of his system for winning over women, he pretended to have a sick grandmother in order to flirt with the pharmacist and he needed a grandmother to prove to her that his story was true. They go to the carnival to purportedly get Gladys some fresh air, but the whole plan falls apart after the rest of the gang shows up with their own versions of Dennis' system. The gang leave, abandoning poor Gladys in front of one of the carnival booths without a way to get home. The gang are pretty awful people,...
- 10/29/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Rick and Morty’s Dan Harmon addressed the sexual assault and misconduct allegations leveled against his co-creator Justin Roiland, as well as the long deterioration of their relationship in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter.
“I’m frustrated, ashamed, and heartbroken that a lot of hard work, joy, and passion can be leveraged to exploit and harm strangers,” Harmon said.
Roiland was fired from Rick and Morty earlier this year after it was publicly revealed that he’d been charged with domestic violence back in 2020. He’d pleaded not guilty,...
“I’m frustrated, ashamed, and heartbroken that a lot of hard work, joy, and passion can be leveraged to exploit and harm strangers,” Harmon said.
Roiland was fired from Rick and Morty earlier this year after it was publicly revealed that he’d been charged with domestic violence back in 2020. He’d pleaded not guilty,...
- 9/27/2023
- by Jon Blistein
- Rollingstone.com
Once upon a time, in a land where the beer flows as freely as expletives are loosed, the gang from "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" became addicted to an online video game. Charlie (Charlie Day), Mac (Rob McElhenney), Dee (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank (Danny DeVito) all became obsessed with a massively multiplayer online role-playing game (Mmorpg), forgoing many of their basic needs in order to take care of their digital villages in the season 8 episode "Charlie Rules the World." The episode is hilarious, with the members of the gang battling one another online and in the real world to try and have the most powerful online avatar. And for a little while, fans of the series could join in on the ridiculous fun.
Back in 2012, when "Charlie Rules the World" first aired, fans could log onto the now-defunct Techpocalypse website and create their own avatar, exploring the game and even...
Back in 2012, when "Charlie Rules the World" first aired, fans could log onto the now-defunct Techpocalypse website and create their own avatar, exploring the game and even...
- 9/22/2023
- by Danielle Ryan
- Slash Film
Sports and music representation powerhouse Wasserman has finalized its acquisition of Brillstein Entertainment Partners, the venerable Hollywood management and production company. Terms were not disclosed. Deadline exclusively revealed the acquisition talks back in February.
Wasserman chairman and CEO Casey Wasserman and Brillstein co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman made the announcement. It puts Wasserman, grandson of the iconic Hollywood representative and studio chief Lew Wasserman, directly into the film and TV representation and production game for the first time. It is the second strategic alignment for Wasserman, who took over the lucrative music touring business that was once the most profitable part of the Paradigm agency, at a time when the pandemic grounded live touring revenues.
It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate, and Range Media Partners linked with Automatik.
Wasserman, Pett and Liebman believe their cultures will mesh in their compatible business and staffs.
Wasserman chairman and CEO Casey Wasserman and Brillstein co-CEOs Cynthia Pett and Jon Liebman made the announcement. It puts Wasserman, grandson of the iconic Hollywood representative and studio chief Lew Wasserman, directly into the film and TV representation and production game for the first time. It is the second strategic alignment for Wasserman, who took over the lucrative music touring business that was once the most profitable part of the Paradigm agency, at a time when the pandemic grounded live touring revenues.
It would be the latest move in management after 3Arts made a deal with Lionsgate, and Range Media Partners linked with Automatik.
Wasserman, Pett and Liebman believe their cultures will mesh in their compatible business and staffs.
- 9/18/2023
- by Mike Fleming Jr
- Deadline Film + TV
Rob McElhenney is opening up about his health and saying he was diagnosed with “neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities.”
The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor said he will be going into detail about the diagnosis and prognosis during an upcoming episode of The Always Sunny Podcast which drops new episodes every Monday and that he co-hosts with Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton.
“I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!” the actor tweeted.
He added, “It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone. You’re not stupid. You’re not ‘bad.’ It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true.”
I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!
I go through...
The It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia actor said he will be going into detail about the diagnosis and prognosis during an upcoming episode of The Always Sunny Podcast which drops new episodes every Monday and that he co-hosts with Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton.
“I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!” the actor tweeted.
He added, “It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone. You’re not stupid. You’re not ‘bad.’ It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true.”
I was recently diagnosed with a host of neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities! At 46!
I go through...
- 7/16/2023
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Mac Has a Learning Disability. Actor and soccer/football club owner Rob McElhenney revealed this week that he has been diagnosed with “neurodevelopmental disorders and learning disabilities” at the age of 46.
Rob McElhenney – who plays Mac Reynolds on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce the diagnosis, remaining positive and offering words of hope for those going through the same. “It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone. You’re not stupid. You’re not “bad”. It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true :)” He further teased that he would discuss the issue more on an upcoming episode of The Always Sunny Podcast, which he co-hosts with Charlie Day and Glen Howerton.
I was recently diagnosed with...
Rob McElhenney – who plays Mac Reynolds on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia – took to Twitter on Tuesday to announce the diagnosis, remaining positive and offering words of hope for those going through the same. “It’s not something I would normally talk about publicly but I figured there are others who struggle with similar things and I wanted to remind you that you’re not alone. You’re not stupid. You’re not “bad”. It might feel that way sometimes. But it’s not true :)” He further teased that he would discuss the issue more on an upcoming episode of The Always Sunny Podcast, which he co-hosts with Charlie Day and Glen Howerton.
I was recently diagnosed with...
- 7/14/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
This week, “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” is uniting with another 2000s TV staple, “Breaking Bad.” Season 16’s “Celebrity Booze: The Ultimate Cash Grab,” which is set to premiere Wednesday, June 28, will follow the gang as they meet Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, who play themselves in the episode.
In the clip, Dennis (Glenn Howerton) and Mac (Rob McElhenney) have a plan in store for Paul and Cranston as they make an appearance in Philly to launch their own celebrity liquor label, Dos Hermanos. But that scheme comes to a screeching halt when Paul refuses to shake Dennis’ hand.
“I really don’t mind shaking his hand,” Cranston whispers to his former AMC co-star.
“How many times do I have to go through this? We’re not shaking hands,” Paul responds. The short moment is a complete about-face from the dynamics between Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.
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Ryan Reynolds...
In the clip, Dennis (Glenn Howerton) and Mac (Rob McElhenney) have a plan in store for Paul and Cranston as they make an appearance in Philly to launch their own celebrity liquor label, Dos Hermanos. But that scheme comes to a screeching halt when Paul refuses to shake Dennis’ hand.
“I really don’t mind shaking his hand,” Cranston whispers to his former AMC co-star.
“How many times do I have to go through this? We’re not shaking hands,” Paul responds. The short moment is a complete about-face from the dynamics between Walter White and Jesse Pinkman.
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- 6/28/2023
- by Kayla Cobb
- The Wrap
Sometimes the best way for a performer to gain screen time is to write their own material — and there are dozens of multihyphenates who have balanced writing and acting duties on their respective series this season. That’s particularly true in comedy, a genre that sees many series led by performers who mine their own lives for onscreen laughs. (See, for example, HBO Max’s Bridget Everett-led Somebody Somewhere, Peacock’s Pete Davidson vehicle Bupkis and Netflix’s Mo, co-created by and starring Mo Amer.)
But running a show is also a great way for an actor to branch out into the directing field. This season, these five actor-writers also helmed episodes of their Emmy-contending shows.
Donald Glover
Atlanta (FX/Hulu)
Donald Glover in Atlanta
The star-creator won two Emmys, one for directing and one for acting, for the dark comedy’s first season in 2017. During the fourth and final season,...
But running a show is also a great way for an actor to branch out into the directing field. This season, these five actor-writers also helmed episodes of their Emmy-contending shows.
Donald Glover
Atlanta (FX/Hulu)
Donald Glover in Atlanta
The star-creator won two Emmys, one for directing and one for acting, for the dark comedy’s first season in 2017. During the fourth and final season,...
- 6/12/2023
- by Tyler Coates
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Plot: This year alone, Mac battles with allergies and long-distance dating, Charlie takes on his long-forgotten sisters, Dee fights for rent control and women’s athletics, Frank wrestles for his gun, and Dennis struggles to improve his mental health. At the end of the day, they’re navigating 2023 with 16 years of baggage as a few figures from their past rear their heads.
Review: I love It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. There are few series that have managed to be as hilarious for as long. In comparison, many shows have been signing off after short runs while Sunny returns for a sixteenth season chock full of hilarious episodes that work as well as any during the series’ prime years. After a couple of seasons featuring hit-or-miss episodes and extended storylines, the new season of Sunny returns to standalone stories that highlight the various quirks of the Gang as well as...
Review: I love It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. There are few series that have managed to be as hilarious for as long. In comparison, many shows have been signing off after short runs while Sunny returns for a sixteenth season chock full of hilarious episodes that work as well as any during the series’ prime years. After a couple of seasons featuring hit-or-miss episodes and extended storylines, the new season of Sunny returns to standalone stories that highlight the various quirks of the Gang as well as...
- 6/7/2023
- by Alex Maidy
- JoBlo.com
Danny DeVito, Kaitlin Olson, Rob McElhenney, and Glenn Howerton in ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ (Photo Cr: Patrick McElhenney /FX)
Season 16 of Fxx’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will premiere on June 7, 2023 with the release of the season’s first two episodes. New episodes will arrive on Wednesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.
The critically acclaimed comedy holds the title of the longest-running live-action comedy in television history. Way back in December 2020, FX Networks bestowed early seasons 15, 16, 17, and 18 orders on the half-hour comedy, and the series booted The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet out of the top spot with its season 15 debut.
Series creator Rob McElhenney joked about his master plan for the series back in Dec. 2020. “When we first pitched Sunny, we saw it as a 36-season arc,” said McElhenney. “We are so excited to be halfway there.”
McElhenney stars alongside Glenn Howerton (“Dennis”), Charlie Day (“Charlie”), Kaitlin Olson...
Season 16 of Fxx’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia will premiere on June 7, 2023 with the release of the season’s first two episodes. New episodes will arrive on Wednesdays at 10pm Et/Pt.
The critically acclaimed comedy holds the title of the longest-running live-action comedy in television history. Way back in December 2020, FX Networks bestowed early seasons 15, 16, 17, and 18 orders on the half-hour comedy, and the series booted The Adventures of Ozzie & Harriet out of the top spot with its season 15 debut.
Series creator Rob McElhenney joked about his master plan for the series back in Dec. 2020. “When we first pitched Sunny, we saw it as a 36-season arc,” said McElhenney. “We are so excited to be halfway there.”
McElhenney stars alongside Glenn Howerton (“Dennis”), Charlie Day (“Charlie”), Kaitlin Olson...
- 4/27/2023
- by Rebecca Murray
- Showbiz Junkies
We have a return date for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The longest-running live-action comedy series in television history will launch its 16th season on Wednesday, June 7 at 10 pm Et/Pt on Fxx and streaming next day on Hulu. The upcoming season also will be available on Star+ in Latin America and Disney+ under the Star banner in all other territories.
In Season 16, it’s a challenge for Ronald “Mac” MacDonald (Rob McElhenney), Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), Dee Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito) who yearn for the past as they attempt to survive in 2023.
This year alone, Mac battles with allergies and long-distance dating, Charlie takes on his long-forgotten sisters, Dee fights for rent control and women’s athletics, Frank wrestles for his gun, and Dennis struggles to improve his mental health. At the end of the day, they’re navigating 2023 with 16 years...
In Season 16, it’s a challenge for Ronald “Mac” MacDonald (Rob McElhenney), Charlie Kelly (Charlie Day), Dennis Reynolds (Glenn Howerton), Dee Reynolds (Kaitlin Olson), and Frank Reynolds (Danny DeVito) who yearn for the past as they attempt to survive in 2023.
This year alone, Mac battles with allergies and long-distance dating, Charlie takes on his long-forgotten sisters, Dee fights for rent control and women’s athletics, Frank wrestles for his gun, and Dennis struggles to improve his mental health. At the end of the day, they’re navigating 2023 with 16 years...
- 4/27/2023
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Updated with statement: After a story this week from Deadline’s sister publication Rolling Stone detailed allegations against Oscar-winner F. Murray Abraham, the actor has issued a statement on the matter, the text of which Deadline has confirmed with his representative.
“This is a sincere and deeply felt apology,” reads Abraham’s statement.
It goes on to reference Lionsgate’s decision last year not to bring him back for Season 3 of Mythic Quest. “Though never my intention to offend anyone, I told jokes, nothing more, that upset some of my colleagues and as a result lost a great job with wonderful people.”
It continues, “I have grown in my understanding from this experience, and I hope they will forgive me.”
Previously on April 19: The Mythic Quest team will be one key member short, with F. Murray Abraham leaving the series before it returns for Season 3.
“F. Murray Abraham will...
“This is a sincere and deeply felt apology,” reads Abraham’s statement.
It goes on to reference Lionsgate’s decision last year not to bring him back for Season 3 of Mythic Quest. “Though never my intention to offend anyone, I told jokes, nothing more, that upset some of my colleagues and as a result lost a great job with wonderful people.”
It continues, “I have grown in my understanding from this experience, and I hope they will forgive me.”
Previously on April 19: The Mythic Quest team will be one key member short, with F. Murray Abraham leaving the series before it returns for Season 3.
“F. Murray Abraham will...
- 4/20/2023
- by Alexandra Del Rosario and Tom Tapp
- Deadline Film + TV
F. Murray Abraham has responded to a report that his exit from Apple TV+’s Mythic Quest was related to a sexual misconduct investigation.
In an emailed statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, the Oscar-winning actor apologized for the conduct that led to his firing from the series but denied that his behavior involved anything more than “jokes.”
“This is a sincere and deeply felt apology,” The White Lotus star said. “Though never my intention to offend anyone, I told jokes, nothing more, that upset some of my colleagues and as a result lost a great job with wonderful people.
“I have grown in my understanding from this experience, and I hope they will forgive me,” he added.
On Monday, Rolling Stone reported that the Emmy nominee and Homeland star’s departure ahead of Mythic Quest’s third season was the result of complaints about Abraham’s behavior...
In an emailed statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter on Thursday, the Oscar-winning actor apologized for the conduct that led to his firing from the series but denied that his behavior involved anything more than “jokes.”
“This is a sincere and deeply felt apology,” The White Lotus star said. “Though never my intention to offend anyone, I told jokes, nothing more, that upset some of my colleagues and as a result lost a great job with wonderful people.
“I have grown in my understanding from this experience, and I hope they will forgive me,” he added.
On Monday, Rolling Stone reported that the Emmy nominee and Homeland star’s departure ahead of Mythic Quest’s third season was the result of complaints about Abraham’s behavior...
- 4/20/2023
- by Abbey White
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
F. Murray Abraham’s exit from Mythic Quest is the subject of a recent media report surrounding alleged sexual misconduct allegations made about him during his time on the Apple TV+ series.
According to Rolling Stone, the actor’s departure ahead of the comedy’s third season followed at least two complaints about Abraham’s alleged behavior. Citing an unnamed production source, the outlet reported that the first alleged incident led to Abraham receiving a warning and being told to keep his distance from some of the actresses on the show. Series co-creator and star Rob McElhenney was reportedly later informed of a second alleged incident, at which point Abraham was let go, per the publication.
In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, series producer Lionsgate Television said, “We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly. As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.
According to Rolling Stone, the actor’s departure ahead of the comedy’s third season followed at least two complaints about Abraham’s alleged behavior. Citing an unnamed production source, the outlet reported that the first alleged incident led to Abraham receiving a warning and being told to keep his distance from some of the actresses on the show. Series co-creator and star Rob McElhenney was reportedly later informed of a second alleged incident, at which point Abraham was let go, per the publication.
In a statement shared with The Hollywood Reporter, series producer Lionsgate Television said, “We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly. As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.
- 4/18/2023
- by Ryan Gajewski
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
When it was announced in April of last year that F. Murray Abraham would be leaving Apple TV+’s comedy series Mythic Quest after two seasons, no official reason was given. Now, it has come out that Abraham was fired due to multiple complaints of sexual misconduct.
In a statement to Rolling Stone, Lionsgate (one of the show’s production companies) wrote, “We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly. As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.” As such, season three of Mythic Quest, which concluded this past January, went on without Abraham, who played the head writer for the titular Mmorpg. For those unfamiliar with the series, the official synopsis reads: “Meet the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. But in a workplace focused on building worlds, molding heroes, and creating legends, the most hard-fought battles don...
In a statement to Rolling Stone, Lionsgate (one of the show’s production companies) wrote, “We take allegations of misconduct seriously and investigate them thoroughly. As a matter of corporate policy, we do not discuss our personnel actions.” As such, season three of Mythic Quest, which concluded this past January, went on without Abraham, who played the head writer for the titular Mmorpg. For those unfamiliar with the series, the official synopsis reads: “Meet the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. But in a workplace focused on building worlds, molding heroes, and creating legends, the most hard-fought battles don...
- 4/18/2023
- by Mathew Plale
- JoBlo.com
Almost one year to the day that F. Murray Abraham‘s sudden and mysterious Mythic Quest exit was announced, a new report claims the 83-year-old Oscar winner was fired from the Apple TV+ series due to sexual misconduct.
According to TVLine’s sister pub Rolling Stone, the White Lotus actor was at the center of two alleged incidents at Mythic Quest, the first of which resulted in a warning (to steer clear of one of the series’ female cast members) and the second of which led to his dismissal.
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According to TVLine’s sister pub Rolling Stone, the White Lotus actor was at the center of two alleged incidents at Mythic Quest, the first of which resulted in a warning (to steer clear of one of the series’ female cast members) and the second of which led to his dismissal.
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- 4/17/2023
- by Michael Ausiello
- TVLine.com
F. Murray Abraham’s sudden exit from “Mythic Quest” last April was due to sexual misconduct complaints, according to a Monday report from Rolling Stone.
Although the exact nature of his behavior was not detailed, a production source said that Abraham was “given a warning and told to keep away from some of the show’s actresses.” After a second complaint, series creator and star Rob McElhenney opted to let him go, Rolling Stone reports.
“It’s a bummer to not have Murray in this season,” McElhenney told Variety at the time of saying goodbye to Abraham’s character, sci-fi author C.W. Longbottom. “But we recognize that C.W. is a beloved character and obviously a huge part of the show. So, we made sure that we have a really fitting tribute to him. We definitely address it in a big way.”
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Although the exact nature of his behavior was not detailed, a production source said that Abraham was “given a warning and told to keep away from some of the show’s actresses.” After a second complaint, series creator and star Rob McElhenney opted to let him go, Rolling Stone reports.
“It’s a bummer to not have Murray in this season,” McElhenney told Variety at the time of saying goodbye to Abraham’s character, sci-fi author C.W. Longbottom. “But we recognize that C.W. is a beloved character and obviously a huge part of the show. So, we made sure that we have a really fitting tribute to him. We definitely address it in a big way.”
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- 4/17/2023
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
"Community" began as a conventional single-camera sitcom that balanced humor with romantic drama. But the series became increasingly ambitious through its first three seasons. Episodes parodied action films, zombie thrillers, and "My Dinner With Andre." Background gags and Easter eggs trained audiences to root through each episode for clues. The series could also nail the television fundamentals, as in season 2's bottle episode "Cooperative Calligraphy." "Community" was made by people who loved TV, and were willing to pull every trick in the book to do that love justice. Future seasons would challenge that love, of course. The departure of showrunner Dan Harmon led to a messy season 4, and even his return in the following two seasons wasn't enough to keep the cast from leaving for new and exciting opportunities. But the show's best episodes were so exceptional that it didn't really matter. "'Community' was always a show about underdogs,...
- 4/8/2023
- by Adam Wescott
- Slash Film
It is a miracle that Dan Harmon's groundbreaking sitcom "Community" lasted more than a half-season on NBC. The series about seven misfits who form a study group at the fictional Greendale Community College was aggressively dense in its world-building and proudly esoteric in its references. How esoteric? In only its second season, the show turned what was set up as a "Pulp Fiction" homage into an invigoratingly cerebral riff on "My Dinner with Andre" provoked by a character's extra work on Bill Lawrence and Kevin Biegel's "Cougar Town." Not so shockingly, "Community" ranked a dire 138 in the Nielsen ratings that year.
Harmon and a crack staff of writers that included Megan Ganz, Dino Stamatopoulos, Liz Cackowski, Chris McKenna, and Andy Bobrow shredded the outside of the envelope of what was acceptable on a network sitcom. It made "Seinfeld" look like "Full House." Critics and a cult following kept...
Harmon and a crack staff of writers that included Megan Ganz, Dino Stamatopoulos, Liz Cackowski, Chris McKenna, and Andy Bobrow shredded the outside of the envelope of what was acceptable on a network sitcom. It made "Seinfeld" look like "Full House." Critics and a cult following kept...
- 4/3/2023
- by Jeremy Smith
- Slash Film
The long-running TV show It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia with Danny DeVito pulls no punches when it comes to its satirical humor and outrageous storylines. Frank Reynolds, played by DeVito, is one of the best characters for spreading chaos. But DeVito needed time to fully discover how out-of-control Frank could be.
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ needed Danny DeVito
everyone wish a happy birthday to ageless wonder @DannyDeVito pic.twitter.com/6FDRbLEZfO
— It's Always Sunny (@alwayssunny) November 17, 2022
When It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia debuted in 2005, the cast was missing one important person. According to Far Out Magazine, the show’s ratings were not great for the first season. The executives at FX believed in the show’s potential, but they felt that the lack of star power was holding them back.
The solution they came up with was hiring DeVito. Not only was he ideal for the quirky sitcom, but...
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ needed Danny DeVito
everyone wish a happy birthday to ageless wonder @DannyDeVito pic.twitter.com/6FDRbLEZfO
— It's Always Sunny (@alwayssunny) November 17, 2022
When It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia debuted in 2005, the cast was missing one important person. According to Far Out Magazine, the show’s ratings were not great for the first season. The executives at FX believed in the show’s potential, but they felt that the lack of star power was holding them back.
The solution they came up with was hiring DeVito. Not only was he ideal for the quirky sitcom, but...
- 4/1/2023
- by Kira Martin
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia with Danny DeVito is one of the longest-running shows on television, and its unique brand of scumbag comedy remains as potent as ever. The show introduced a group of then-unknown comedic actors to a wider audience. But the inclusion of DeVito in the cast gave It’s Always Sunny some valuable cache at the beginning of its run.
In a recent interview, DeVito explained how he became part of the Gang.
‘It’s Always Sunny’ fans can thank John Landgraf for introducing DeVito to the show
DeVito was a guest on the Always Sunny podcast hosted by co-stars Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, and Rob McElhenney, as well as show writer and executive producer Megan Ganz. DeVito reveals that the show appeared on his radar thanks to his relationship with television executive John Landgraf.
Landgraf co-founded DeVito’s production company Jersey Television before becoming the president of entertainment and later CEO of FX.
In a recent interview, DeVito explained how he became part of the Gang.
‘It’s Always Sunny’ fans can thank John Landgraf for introducing DeVito to the show
DeVito was a guest on the Always Sunny podcast hosted by co-stars Glenn Howerton, Charlie Day, and Rob McElhenney, as well as show writer and executive producer Megan Ganz. DeVito reveals that the show appeared on his radar thanks to his relationship with television executive John Landgraf.
Landgraf co-founded DeVito’s production company Jersey Television before becoming the president of entertainment and later CEO of FX.
- 3/31/2023
- by Sam Hines
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
In the late 1960s, way before he starred in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Danny DeVito began his career as an actor. He portrayed Martini in the play One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest and did so again for the 1975 film. He has had a successful career since then, but it was not something he planned for.
Unlike some celebrities, DeVito did have the goal to act originally. Before landing his first role, his sister had him train to do something else. DeVito explained more about what happened in a podcast.
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ with Danny DeVito is filming season 16
According to Av Club, season 15 ends with the Gang throwing Shelley’s body over a cliff before returning to Philadelphia. Now, viewers wait for another batch of episodes. In early February 2023, filming for the show began. Many stars will return as their iconic characters, and fans wonder what is in store.
Unlike some celebrities, DeVito did have the goal to act originally. Before landing his first role, his sister had him train to do something else. DeVito explained more about what happened in a podcast.
‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ with Danny DeVito is filming season 16
According to Av Club, season 15 ends with the Gang throwing Shelley’s body over a cliff before returning to Philadelphia. Now, viewers wait for another batch of episodes. In early February 2023, filming for the show began. Many stars will return as their iconic characters, and fans wonder what is in store.
- 3/31/2023
- by Victoria Koehl
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Over the past few weeks, the Gang has been hard at work in the studio filming the new season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Kaitlin Olson confirms It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16 has wrapped filming, at least for her character, Dee Reynold’s scenes.
Kaitlin Olson | Valerie Macon/Afp via Getty Images Filming for ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 16 wrapped
Kailtin, arguably the funniest woman currently on television, reprised her role as Sweet Dee on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for season 16. “Season 16 @alwayssunnyfxx wrapped!!! S/O to @costumes1993 for this amazing Sweet Dee Ring,” Kaitlin wrote on her Instagram Stories on March 7th.
Kaitlin Olson | Instagram Stories
Kaitlin posted this news alongside a photo of the ring she received from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s costume designer, Sabrina, as a parting gift. The ring is a large black stone set on a silver border with a silver bird emblem.
Kaitlin Olson | Valerie Macon/Afp via Getty Images Filming for ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ Season 16 wrapped
Kailtin, arguably the funniest woman currently on television, reprised her role as Sweet Dee on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for season 16. “Season 16 @alwayssunnyfxx wrapped!!! S/O to @costumes1993 for this amazing Sweet Dee Ring,” Kaitlin wrote on her Instagram Stories on March 7th.
Kaitlin Olson | Instagram Stories
Kaitlin posted this news alongside a photo of the ring she received from It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’s costume designer, Sabrina, as a parting gift. The ring is a large black stone set on a silver border with a silver bird emblem.
- 3/9/2023
- by Julia Odom
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
On Feb. 7, 2013, after delays and significant drama behind the scenes, Community debuted “History 101,” the first episode of the long-awaited fourth season, and the first under new showrunners David Guarascio and Moses Port. Fan reaction to the outing was mixed, to put it mildly, while critics were downright savage. Soon enough, cast and crew began to express their misgivings, too. The entire season was later written off in-universe as the result of a gas leak, never to be spoken of again.
Was that a fair assessment, though? Countless other “bad” installments of pop culture have been revisited over the years, only for perceived faults to be found not quite so damning as audiences initially thought. With an entire decade of hindsight and objectivity to reflect upon, was the fourth season of Community really that bad?
Kind of, yeah!
There is, quite simply, something off about the entire season. Guarascio and...
Was that a fair assessment, though? Countless other “bad” installments of pop culture have been revisited over the years, only for perceived faults to be found not quite so damning as audiences initially thought. With an entire decade of hindsight and objectivity to reflect upon, was the fourth season of Community really that bad?
Kind of, yeah!
There is, quite simply, something off about the entire season. Guarascio and...
- 2/7/2023
- by Alec Bojalad
- Den of Geek
Filming has officially commenced on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 16. Stars and executive producers of the FX show, Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day, reveal some new details about what to expect in the new season. Here are all the details the duo revealed about the new season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
A Day On Set With “Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia” ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ cast | Michael Buckner/Getty Images The Gang gets back into character.
In the February 6 episode of The Always Sunny Podcast, ‘Acting (Without Rob),’ Glenn Howerton, who plays the psychopathic womanizer bartender Dennis Reynolds on the show, revealed that filming has officially commenced.
Charlie Day expressed his excitement about getting back into his character of the rat-killing, glue-snuffing janitor Charlie Kelly. “It’s been a joy. I’ve been in my, no spoiler here, my American flag bandana all day,” Charlie said on the podcast.
A Day On Set With “Its Always Sunny In Philadelphia” ‘It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia’ cast | Michael Buckner/Getty Images The Gang gets back into character.
In the February 6 episode of The Always Sunny Podcast, ‘Acting (Without Rob),’ Glenn Howerton, who plays the psychopathic womanizer bartender Dennis Reynolds on the show, revealed that filming has officially commenced.
Charlie Day expressed his excitement about getting back into his character of the rat-killing, glue-snuffing janitor Charlie Kelly. “It’s been a joy. I’ve been in my, no spoiler here, my American flag bandana all day,” Charlie said on the podcast.
- 2/7/2023
- by Julia Odom
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Updated with lawyer statement: Rick and Morty co-creator Justin Roiland is facing some serious incarceration time over domestic violence charges.
In a semi-sealed case kept out of the public until today, Roiland has been charged with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud and/or deceit by the Orange County District Attorney’s office. The incident in question against a Jane Doe allegedly occurred in January 2020, according to a May 2020 complaint (read it here).
Based on California sentencing guidelines, that means, the voice of the Adult Swim series’ scientist Rick Sanchez could be behind bars for up to seven years and face some hefty fines if found guilty.
Having said that, no trial date has been set yet for the case and it looks like a plea is in the offering, according to a hearing held Thursday.
In a semi-sealed case kept out of the public until today, Roiland has been charged with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud and/or deceit by the Orange County District Attorney’s office. The incident in question against a Jane Doe allegedly occurred in January 2020, according to a May 2020 complaint (read it here).
Based on California sentencing guidelines, that means, the voice of the Adult Swim series’ scientist Rick Sanchez could be behind bars for up to seven years and face some hefty fines if found guilty.
Having said that, no trial date has been set yet for the case and it looks like a plea is in the offering, according to a hearing held Thursday.
- 1/12/2023
- by Dominic Patten
- Deadline Film + TV
Justin Roiland, the co-creator and lead voice actor of the hit animated series Rick and Morty, is facing charges of felony domestic violence stemming from a 2020 incident.
NBC News reports that Roiland was arrested and charged with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud, and/or deceit following the incident, which involved a Jane Doe victim he was dating at the time.
Roiland pleaded not guilty to the two charges, and the criminal complaint, arrest affidavit, and subsequent legal hearings remain sealed.
NBC News reports that Roiland was arrested and charged with one felony count of domestic battery with corporal injury and one felony count of false imprisonment by menace, violence, fraud, and/or deceit following the incident, which involved a Jane Doe victim he was dating at the time.
Roiland pleaded not guilty to the two charges, and the criminal complaint, arrest affidavit, and subsequent legal hearings remain sealed.
- 1/12/2023
- by Daniel Kreps
- Rollingstone.com
Mythic Quest Spin-Off Mere Mortals Will Have 'A Lot Of Interplay' With The Original Show [Exclusive]
The world of "Mythic Quest" is expanding. This week, Apple TV+ shared the news that the wild gaming industry comedy about a video game company led by dysfunctional genius duo Poppy (Charlotte Nicdao) and Ian (Rob McElhenney) has garnered a spin-off, "Mere Mortals." The new eight-episode series will also be set within the world of "Mythic Quest," and will apparently take inspiration from the show's critically acclaimed one-off episodes, telling specific stories about Mq fans, players, and even employees at the company.
This week, I spoke with series co-creator Megan Ganz about the new show, which will be headed up by "Mythic Quest" writers John Howell Harris, Katie McElhenney, and Ashly Burch (who also plays Rachel in the flagship series). "It's really early stages," Ganz said. "All I can say is that it's going to be run by three of our best writers from the 'Mythic Quest' room.
This week, I spoke with series co-creator Megan Ganz about the new show, which will be headed up by "Mythic Quest" writers John Howell Harris, Katie McElhenney, and Ashly Burch (who also plays Rachel in the flagship series). "It's really early stages," Ganz said. "All I can say is that it's going to be run by three of our best writers from the 'Mythic Quest' room.
- 12/17/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
The world of Mythic Quest is growing. Apple TV+ has announced a new spin-off series called Mere Mortals which will revolve around employees, players, and fans of the "Mythic Quest" game. The new show will be written by Mythic Quest star Ashly Burch (above), John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney. A premiere date for the eight episodes will be announced in the future.
Third-season episodes of Mythic Quest are currently being released on Fridays. A comedy about the staff of a video game company, the series has already been renewed for a fourth season.
Here are some additional details about Mere Mortals:
Apple TV+ to expand the world of hit comedy "Mythic Quest" with new series, "Mere Mortals"
New comedy from Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, Katie McElhenney, Megan Ganz,...
Third-season episodes of Mythic Quest are currently being released on Fridays. A comedy about the staff of a video game company, the series has already been renewed for a fourth season.
Here are some additional details about Mere Mortals:
Apple TV+ to expand the world of hit comedy "Mythic Quest" with new series, "Mere Mortals"
New comedy from Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, Katie McElhenney, Megan Ganz,...
- 12/17/2022
- by TVSeriesFinale.com
- TVSeriesFinale.com
Mythic Quest Co-Creator Megan Ganz On Poppy And Ian's Big Origin Story Episode [Exclusive Interview]
"Mythic Quest" has done it again. The Apple TV+ series about a team of dysfunctional video game designers spends the majority of each season as a geeky, raucous workplace comedy, but at least once per season, it switches gears completely. In one half-hour detour per year, without fail, the show morphs into a character-driven tearjerker.
In its debut season, the show gave us "A Dark Quiet Death," a magnificent one-off starring Cristin Miloti and Jake Johnson as a couple who fall in and out of love while creating the video game of their dreams. Season 2 shared the origin story of F. Murray Abraham's C.W. Longbottom (Josh Brener in flashback), a writer who was never quite able to live up to his own expectations for himself. Now, in its third season, the show has just delivered yet again with "Sarian," an episode that shows audiences how Ian (Rob McElhenney...
In its debut season, the show gave us "A Dark Quiet Death," a magnificent one-off starring Cristin Miloti and Jake Johnson as a couple who fall in and out of love while creating the video game of their dreams. Season 2 shared the origin story of F. Murray Abraham's C.W. Longbottom (Josh Brener in flashback), a writer who was never quite able to live up to his own expectations for himself. Now, in its third season, the show has just delivered yet again with "Sarian," an episode that shows audiences how Ian (Rob McElhenney...
- 12/16/2022
- by Valerie Ettenhofer
- Slash Film
Mythic Quest is getting a brand new offshoot, Apple TV+ announced Thursday.
The eight-episode series titled Mere Mortals is not a spinoff, but rather will expand its mothership’s universe with new characters, exploring “the lives of employees, players and fans who are impacted by the game,” according to its official description. The companion series is said to follow Mythic Quest‘s departure episodes such as “A Dark Quiet Death,” “Backstory!,” “Everlight,” and the upcoming episode “Sarian” (which begins streaming Friday, Dec. 16).
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The eight-episode series titled Mere Mortals is not a spinoff, but rather will expand its mothership’s universe with new characters, exploring “the lives of employees, players and fans who are impacted by the game,” according to its official description. The companion series is said to follow Mythic Quest‘s departure episodes such as “A Dark Quiet Death,” “Backstory!,” “Everlight,” and the upcoming episode “Sarian” (which begins streaming Friday, Dec. 16).
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- 12/15/2022
- by Nick Caruso
- TVLine.com
The Mythic Quest universe is expanding. Apple TV+ has ordered Mere Mortals, an eight-episode companion series from Mythic Quest star Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney.
Mere Mortals, which will feature entirely new characters, will explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game at the center of Mythic Quest. The new series takes a page out of the departure episodes of Mythic Quest, including the upcoming episode “Sarian,” set to premiere Friday; last year’s “Everlight,”; season one’s “A Dark Quiet Death”; “Backstory!” from Mythic Quest season two; and, the standalone episode, “Mythic Quest: Quarantine.”
Mere Mortals is written by Burch, Harris and McElhenney. Mythic Quest creators Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day executive produce with EP and star David Hornsby, Nick Frenkel, Michael Rotenberg, Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin. Lionsgate, 3 Arts Entertainment and Ubisoft produce for Apple.
Mythic Quest...
Mere Mortals, which will feature entirely new characters, will explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game at the center of Mythic Quest. The new series takes a page out of the departure episodes of Mythic Quest, including the upcoming episode “Sarian,” set to premiere Friday; last year’s “Everlight,”; season one’s “A Dark Quiet Death”; “Backstory!” from Mythic Quest season two; and, the standalone episode, “Mythic Quest: Quarantine.”
Mere Mortals is written by Burch, Harris and McElhenney. Mythic Quest creators Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney and Charlie Day executive produce with EP and star David Hornsby, Nick Frenkel, Michael Rotenberg, Jason Altman and Margaret Boykin. Lionsgate, 3 Arts Entertainment and Ubisoft produce for Apple.
Mythic Quest...
- 12/15/2022
- by Denise Petski
- Deadline Film + TV
Apple TV+ announced on Thursday that its gamer comedy “Mythic Quest” is getting a spinoff with “Mere Mortals,” a new eight-episode extension series from Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney, with Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, David Hornsby and Charlie Day serving as executive producers.
“Mere Mortals” will explore the lives of employees, players and fans who are impacted by the fictional multiplayer game.
Currently in its third season, “Mythic Quest,” from creators Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, is about the creative team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all-time. The series received an early Season 3 and 4 renewal. It costars Jessie Ennis, Imani Hakim, Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi and Naomi Ekperigin.
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“Mere Mortals” is written by “Mythic Quest” star Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney.
The new series will...
“Mere Mortals” will explore the lives of employees, players and fans who are impacted by the fictional multiplayer game.
Currently in its third season, “Mythic Quest,” from creators Rob McElhenney, Charlie Day and Megan Ganz, is about the creative team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all-time. The series received an early Season 3 and 4 renewal. It costars Jessie Ennis, Imani Hakim, Charlotte Nicdao, Danny Pudi and Naomi Ekperigin.
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“Mere Mortals” is written by “Mythic Quest” star Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris and Katie McElhenney.
The new series will...
- 12/15/2022
- by Sharon Knolle
- The Wrap
Apple is expanding the world of “Mythic Quest” with a new series set in the world of the show that hails from three of the original series’ writers.
Variety has learned exclusively that Apple has ordered “Mere Mortals” from Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney. All three are writers on “Mythic Quest,” with Burch also appearing onscreen as the character Rachel. In addition, “Mythic Quest” creators Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, and Charlie Day will executive produce “Mere Mortals” along with “Mythic Quest” executive producer and star David Hornsby.
The eight-episode “Mere Mortals” is said to follow the model of episodes of “Mythic Quest” like “A Dark Quiet Death,” “Backstory!,” “Everlight,” and the upcoming episode “Sarian.” Per the official logline, “Mere Mortals” will “explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game” at the center of the mothership series. Katie McElhenney wrote “A Dark Quiet Death” and “Sarian,...
Variety has learned exclusively that Apple has ordered “Mere Mortals” from Ashly Burch, John Howell Harris, and Katie McElhenney. All three are writers on “Mythic Quest,” with Burch also appearing onscreen as the character Rachel. In addition, “Mythic Quest” creators Megan Ganz, Rob McElhenney, and Charlie Day will executive produce “Mere Mortals” along with “Mythic Quest” executive producer and star David Hornsby.
The eight-episode “Mere Mortals” is said to follow the model of episodes of “Mythic Quest” like “A Dark Quiet Death,” “Backstory!,” “Everlight,” and the upcoming episode “Sarian.” Per the official logline, “Mere Mortals” will “explore the lives of employees, players, and fans who are impacted by the game” at the center of the mothership series. Katie McElhenney wrote “A Dark Quiet Death” and “Sarian,...
- 12/15/2022
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Season 3 of the comedy series Mythic Quest made its debut on the Apple TV+ streaming service last Friday and weekly episodes will be released through the first Friday of 2023. With the season just getting started, we had the chance to sit down for interviews with almost every member of the show’s main cast. To watch our interviews with Jessie Ennis, Ashly Burch, Naomi Ekperigin, Danny Pudi, David Hornsby, Imani Hakim, and Charlotte Nicdao, click play on the video embedded above!
In these interviews, the cast members discuss the characters they play and what fans can expect to see from them in the new season. Burch also discusses what it was like to direct an episode of the show.
Created by Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, and Rob McElhenney, Mythic Quest shows what happens as the owner of a successful video game design company and his troubled staff struggle to keep...
In these interviews, the cast members discuss the characters they play and what fans can expect to see from them in the new season. Burch also discusses what it was like to direct an episode of the show.
Created by Charlie Day, Megan Ganz, and Rob McElhenney, Mythic Quest shows what happens as the owner of a successful video game design company and his troubled staff struggle to keep...
- 11/15/2022
- by Cody Hamman
- JoBlo.com
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Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Spirited, Fleishman Is in Trouble, The English and The Handmaid’s Tale finale.
Spirited premiere
Apple celebrated the global premiere of Spirited in New York on Monday, with stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Tracy Morgan, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Loren Woods, Marlow Barkley, Aimee Carrero, Andrea Anders and Jen Tullock. Filmmakers in attendance included director, writer and producer Sean Anders; producers George Dewey, John Morris, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan executive producer Diana Pokorny; and composers and EPs Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.
Aimee Carrero, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page and Sean Anders Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell
Fleishman Is in Trouble premiere
Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Brody, Meara Mahoney Gross and...
Here’s a look at this week’s biggest premieres, parties and openings in Los Angeles and New York, including red carpets for Spirited, Fleishman Is in Trouble, The English and The Handmaid’s Tale finale.
Spirited premiere
Apple celebrated the global premiere of Spirited in New York on Monday, with stars Will Ferrell, Ryan Reynolds, Octavia Spencer, Tracy Morgan, Sunita Mani, Patrick Page, Loren Woods, Marlow Barkley, Aimee Carrero, Andrea Anders and Jen Tullock. Filmmakers in attendance included director, writer and producer Sean Anders; producers George Dewey, John Morris, Jessica Elbaum and David Koplan executive producer Diana Pokorny; and composers and EPs Justin Paul and Benj Pasek.
Aimee Carrero, Ryan Reynolds, Will Ferrell, Octavia Spencer, Patrick Page and Sean Anders Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell
Fleishman Is in Trouble premiere
Stars Jesse Eisenberg, Claire Danes, Lizzy Caplan, Adam Brody, Meara Mahoney Gross and...
- 11/11/2022
- by Kirsten Chuba
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Warning: Spoilers follow for the Season 3 premiere of Apple TV+’s “Mythic Quest.”
With F. Murray Abraham traipsing off to Sicily — he’s in the latest season of “The White Lotus” — he won’t be seen walking the halls of “Mythic Quest” as the critically acclaimed comedy returns for a third season this Friday on Apple TV+.
Abraham played C.W. Longbottom — the crusty and wildly inappropriate head writer of the “Mythic Quest.” In Season 2’s flashback episode “Backstory,” viewers learned the origin story of C.W., and how Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) found him to help create the game. At the end of Season 2, C.W. was still at Mythic Quest, even as Ian and Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao) announced they were leaving to launch their own company, GrimPop Studios.
Season 3 takes place about a year later, as the show’s characters — who have all been scattered about, including...
With F. Murray Abraham traipsing off to Sicily — he’s in the latest season of “The White Lotus” — he won’t be seen walking the halls of “Mythic Quest” as the critically acclaimed comedy returns for a third season this Friday on Apple TV+.
Abraham played C.W. Longbottom — the crusty and wildly inappropriate head writer of the “Mythic Quest.” In Season 2’s flashback episode “Backstory,” viewers learned the origin story of C.W., and how Ian Grimm (Rob McElhenney) found him to help create the game. At the end of Season 2, C.W. was still at Mythic Quest, even as Ian and Poppy Li (Charlotte Nicdao) announced they were leaving to launch their own company, GrimPop Studios.
Season 3 takes place about a year later, as the show’s characters — who have all been scattered about, including...
- 11/11/2022
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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